Trip from Enid, OK to Ada, OK

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

176.7 mi

284 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Enid, OK, OK

Enid, OK

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Downtown Ada, OK, OK

Ada, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Enid, OK to Ada, OK covers 176.7 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 3W, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.8 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.3 miles from Enid, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 176.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.9 miles in near US 64.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 176.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 30.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.9 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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30.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma...
7
91.9 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
96.6 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
124.8 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | OK 3W; US 270

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 181 Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
125 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | OK 3W; US 270

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: S...

Towns Along This Route

Between Enid, OK and Ada, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Reno Avenue East and Tecumseh.

Oklahoma City

30.9 mi in | ~36m | via US 64

Reno Avenue East

96.8 mi in | ~1h 45m

Tecumseh

124.8 mi in | ~2h 17m | via OK 3W; US 270

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 56.8 mi 57m
OK 3W 32.4 mi 39m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway 24.1 mi 25m
US 177 19.4 mi 23m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 16.2 mi 17m
Tinker Diagonal 11.3 mi 13m
East Owen K. Garriott Road 6.4 mi 9m
Shannon Miller Parkway 4.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: World War II Veterans Memorial Highway — 56.8 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Ada, OK.

1

Start on South Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 412; CR E0430

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425

24 mi · 25 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the exit onto US 64

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 64
Toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 35; US 64

51 mi · 51 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 35; US 77

4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 35; OK 66

5.0 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

0.4 mi · 26 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.
9

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 35

1.5 mi · 1 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
13

Merge onto I 40; US 270

11 mi · 13 min · Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3

16 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270

0.2 mi · 29 sec · OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181 Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270

0.3 mi · 43 sec · OK 3W; US 270
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh Use the straight lane.
17

Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270

9.4 mi · 11 min · OK 3W; US 177; US 270
18

Continue on US 177; OK 3W

16 mi · 18 min · US 177; OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177

2.7 mi · 3 min · OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
20

Continue on US 177; OK 59

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Continue on OK 3W

8.8 mi · 9 min · OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on OK 3W

3.9 mi · 4 min · OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on OK 3W

7.0 mi · 9 min · OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.3 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 88.3 miles or 1h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ada, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Enid, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Enid, OK

This is one driving day of about 176.7 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Enid, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 56.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.3 mi from Enid, OK · 1h 35m into the drive

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

88 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lindsay, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.3 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ada, OK

The final approach into Ada, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ada, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $18 near mile 97.5
View on nps.gov
Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 170.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.84 one way

$53.68 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $29.59 $59.17
premium $4.80 $33.36 $66.71
diesel $5.64 $39.26 $78.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Homeland - Tesla Supercharger

Oklahoma City, OK

Tesla

16 DCFC

Pizza Hut - Tesla Supercharger

Guthrie, OK

Tesla

12 DCFC

Edmond Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger

Edmond, OK

Tesla

12 DCFC

Godfather's Pizza

Enid, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

University Plaza

Edmond, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

Crest - Edmond

Edmond, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

North Hills Shopping

Ada, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

Mobil 38 - Tesla Supercharger

Perry, OK

Tesla

6 DCFC

FCN: 10 ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 5 FORD_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53 0 $18.55 $8.48
Efficient EV 44.2 0 $15.46 $7.07
EV Truck/SUV 70.7 0 $24.74 $11.31

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Enid, OK

Morning in Enid on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ada, OK

Morning in Ada on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

34 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 20m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Enid, OK to Ada, OK covers 176.7 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 3W, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.3 miles from Enid, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 176.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.9 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Enid, OK and Ada, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Reno Avenue East and Tecumseh.

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